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Trials of Mana Demo Impressions Thread
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I think your frontiers are closed j/k
Seriously, that's why I don't see it either (I'm in Canadaland)
We have a problem.
They made Hawkeye far too cute and he knows it.
He keeps posing for the camera..
Also it's pretty nice that you can dodge in mid air and that attacking of dodge gives you the dash attacks.
And god bless lock on.
A few important features of the OPTIONS :
- Button remapping
- CAMERA ZOOM
- Dual Audio / Dual OST
- Turning off mission prompts (for those that don't want a GPS)
- Turning off menu prompts (showing the controls on screen)
- Difficulty setting (Very easy, easy, normal, Hard)
They made Hawkeye far too cute and he knows it.
He keeps posing for the camera..
Also it's pretty nice that you can dodge in mid air and that attacking of dodge gives you the dash attacks.
And god bless lock on.
A few important features of the OPTIONS :
- Button remapping
- CAMERA ZOOM
- Dual Audio / Dual OST
- Turning off mission prompts (for those that don't want a GPS)
- Turning off menu prompts (showing the controls on screen)
- Difficulty setting (Very easy, easy, normal, Hard)
Maaaan, this game looks AND sounds so good, let's pretend Secret of Mana Remake didn't exist because this blow it out of the water.
I'm so so happy by how it turned out! When one of your favorite game get the respect it deserves!
And yeah the Switch version is pretty good so far.
Starting with Angela (main) / Duran / Hawkeye as my first main story path.
I'm so so happy by how it turned out! When one of your favorite game get the respect it deserves!
And yeah the Switch version is pretty good so far.
Starting with Angela (main) / Duran / Hawkeye as my first main story path.
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I'm really liking it, such a pleasure to revisit the world in 3D! The gameplay isn't anything special, but it's not too bad, it's should be great once you learn new abilities.... But damn even in hard, the game is way too easy! Yeah i know it's the beginning but it wasn't that easy on snes
Sadly this just turns off the text that tells you what to do, the gps was still there even with that turned off
Sadly this just turns off the text that tells you what to do, the gps was still there even with that turned off
I'm not super far.
I'd say that DQXI feels like a really modern take on JRPGs, while this game feels more like they did the 2D game but in 3D.
I don't think that's a bad thing, and clearly they had different budgets and scopes. As far as PC is concerned, DQXI is undoubtedly above in every way. But I think it's a high bar anyway. On consoles, this runs at 60 on ps4, and the simpler geometries means the IQ is a bit cleaner.
I think it's pretty cute overall, while being very classic. But it's the kind of classic that has disappeared for decades so in a way I guess that works, hah.
Ah damn.
Well you can always turn off the mini map ;p .
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Just finished the demo. Love what I've played so far.
- Picked Angela, Hawkeye and Charlotte (just so I could see her backstory since the demo ends so soon) for the demo. Think I'll swap out Hawkeye for Duran for when the remake comes out since that was my party for my first play-through of the original.
- Love the new cut-scenes and 3D locales. The cut-scenes remind me of old PS2 JRPGs so make of that what you will. They feel so nostalgic for me though.
- You can tell there's budget constrictions but it feels like the developers were able to work around them very well. There's some roughness here and there but not in a detracting way.
- The original game only had like...three actual treasure chests in the whole so it's really weird finding treasure in the field now. So used to each dungeon just feeling like a gauntlet on replays so this is definitely an upgrade.
- Definitely going to play on hard for the real game because that boss went down super fast without any training. Enemies didn't seem to pose much of a threat either. Hope the full game brings it.
- Want this out now! Can't believe it's still a month away. AC, RE3 and FF7 will fill out the time in the meanwhile luckily.
The remade intro is so nostalgic. They remade it in a perfect way, the feelings.
The beach parts are beautiful.
I tested Switch version, there are lots of textures poping, I do not care, but I know there will be people that are going to care.
Combat is smooth, changing different attacks, but I expected a harder challenge, I know it is the beginning, so.
Approved.
The beach parts are beautiful.
I tested Switch version, there are lots of textures poping, I do not care, but I know there will be people that are going to care.
Combat is smooth, changing different attacks, but I expected a harder challenge, I know it is the beginning, so.
Approved.
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Finished my first run, it took me quite a bit of time cause I wasted time killing everything and experimenting.
My thoughts :
- UNZOOM THE CAMERA TO MAX
- The game is really pretty in gameplay, even if it is somewhat basic at times
- It feels like they transposed the 2D game into 3D, which is not a bad thing in itself but strange for a full remake, I personally liked it, it retains charm
- The gameplay felt loose at first but it's actually pretty fun and satisfying
- I liked that you can cancel out of the floaty jumps with a dodge, and holding a direction after dodge + attack gives you the dash attacks, Hawkeye can spin from corner to corner it was pretty fun to keep attacking the enemies in the dungeon that AoE you by doing this
- The stats upgrades (and abilities they unlock) do make a difference that can be felt during gameplay, I really liked that.
- It was really easy even on hard, I think I read on some JP site that you can unlock a harder one by beating the secret boss (not sure), but I'm also certain things will get tougher after you beat the literal first boss
- Turning off the mini map gives an experience a bit closer to the original, having to find your way through exploration
- I think the flashback versions of the prologues work really well... which contrasts with the playable prologues which I think are the weakest part of the game (only did a couple)
- I think the artstyle and the direction of the game are at odds with each other sometimes and it's a very strange thing to witness (which leads to some cutscenes absolutely not working)
- Some concessions here and there, I think the game got a LOT better the second it opened up, it's strangely relying on its gameplay and progression more than I thought it would.
- OST remastered is fire so far
Some screenshots on top of the ones posted above :
I noted the prologues have very poor polish compared to everything else that came right after. For instance, they did fix the texture pop in on the wolf guy in the city but not in the prologues. I believe it may be because of the sheer amount of unique things per character and they focused on what is common to all of them.
I had a long list of gripes after doing Hawkeye's prologue, and almost all of them went away by the time I finished the demo, so yeah.
My thoughts :
- UNZOOM THE CAMERA TO MAX
- The game is really pretty in gameplay, even if it is somewhat basic at times
- It feels like they transposed the 2D game into 3D, which is not a bad thing in itself but strange for a full remake, I personally liked it, it retains charm
- The gameplay felt loose at first but it's actually pretty fun and satisfying
- I liked that you can cancel out of the floaty jumps with a dodge, and holding a direction after dodge + attack gives you the dash attacks, Hawkeye can spin from corner to corner it was pretty fun to keep attacking the enemies in the dungeon that AoE you by doing this
- The stats upgrades (and abilities they unlock) do make a difference that can be felt during gameplay, I really liked that.
- It was really easy even on hard, I think I read on some JP site that you can unlock a harder one by beating the secret boss (not sure), but I'm also certain things will get tougher after you beat the literal first boss
- Turning off the mini map gives an experience a bit closer to the original, having to find your way through exploration
- I think the flashback versions of the prologues work really well... which contrasts with the playable prologues which I think are the weakest part of the game (only did a couple)
- I think the artstyle and the direction of the game are at odds with each other sometimes and it's a very strange thing to witness (which leads to some cutscenes absolutely not working)
- Some concessions here and there, I think the game got a LOT better the second it opened up, it's strangely relying on its gameplay and progression more than I thought it would.
- OST remastered is fire so far
Some screenshots on top of the ones posted above :
I noted the prologues have very poor polish compared to everything else that came right after. For instance, they did fix the texture pop in on the wolf guy in the city but not in the prologues. I believe it may be because of the sheer amount of unique things per character and they focused on what is common to all of them.
I had a long list of gripes after doing Hawkeye's prologue, and almost all of them went away by the time I finished the demo, so yeah.
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This is as close to a dream game as exists to me. Those environments look amazing—so nostalgic yet modern.
I can't express how glad I am that this one seems to be turning out well. The Mana series as a whole tends to disappoint me greatly, yet its highs—at least in my opinion—are so high that it is still one of my favorite series.
Question though: I already ordered the physical version on Switch, but I will definitely also pick up a digital version. Are the differences in frame rate and resolution enough that I should think about grabbing it on PC or PS4? Otherwise I'll just double dip on Switch.
I can't express how glad I am that this one seems to be turning out well. The Mana series as a whole tends to disappoint me greatly, yet its highs—at least in my opinion—are so high that it is still one of my favorite series.
Question though: I already ordered the physical version on Switch, but I will definitely also pick up a digital version. Are the differences in frame rate and resolution enough that I should think about grabbing it on PC or PS4? Otherwise I'll just double dip on Switch.
FYI - I'm in Canada and downloading the demo now on PS4.
EDIT: https://store.playstation.com/en-ca/product/UP0082-CUSA18251_00-TOMPS4DEMONA0001
EDIT: https://store.playstation.com/en-ca/product/UP0082-CUSA18251_00-TOMPS4DEMONA0001
PC is going to get rid of every single technical shortcoming this has, so if you can get that, I'd get it.
But we should be getting the Steam demo sometime today ! So let's check it out first.
Amazing, thank you! Just what the doctor ordered on a night like this.
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Yup! I tested that earlier with the Australian demo. You can even play through your companions' prologues if you wish now.
Damn game looks graphically appealing as hell on the Switch in Undocked mode. Game could be one of those games you cuddle up in bed and play. Have a PS4, PC and Switch. I'll get this game instantly on Switch, though the PC could provide pure eye candy.
hey Sonic hasn't been big for a while but they killed it with Jim Carrey, also didn't have to go up against Endgame
As irrational as it sounds, playing this makes me retroactively angrier about the Secret of Mana remake. This remake is just on an entirely different level.
Damn I can't even pick my character at the start, they all sound cool and have nice designs. What are the story pair-ups again? I'm thinking either Angela, Kevin, or Hawkeye for me, with the Angela/Riesz and Charlotte as the support picks.
AH FUCK I'M PLAYING THE DEMO AND GETTING SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUPER GOOSEBUMPS. They've literally remade everything just like the original
I'm going Duran (as Ashodin), Hawkeye, and Angela. It's how I always played it.
I'm going Duran (as Ashodin), Hawkeye, and Angela. It's how I always played it.
God damn wheres the PC version demo. I need to see if this supports Ultrawide. Oh yeah, i seriously hate seeing barrels and boxes i cant break in games. This game and final fantasy 7 remake angers me with that.
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played about an hour of the demo. I'm liking it but holy wow this game is SO hit and miss that it's baffling. like the 2d and illustrations look fantastic, the menus and ui are great, most of the characters look really good. but the animation is.... lacking hard. like, janky as fuck. like confusingly bad. and the environments are cool to see in 3D but quality wise are also on the lower side of the budget. Very happy with the music though, I love that it offers the original OST if you want, but the new one has sounded awesome so I kept it at that. It's been really interesting going through the remake. I do like the quality of life stuff like giving me directions on where I should go next, it's just a nice time saver compared to getting lost all the time. I haven't checked yet if they're optional though.
also, the english voice acting is hilarious in both bad and good ways. like, I'm surprised that it's at least not completely bland, even if I wouldn't call it good. The intros are pretty lengthy but give a good overview of the story, at least enough to get me on board. Just switched to handheld towards the end there and man I much prefer it on the switches actual screen vs the TV. something about the fidelity at that screen size is just much more appealing.
Not entirely sold on it but I am enjoying it!
edit: also i fucking died when I saw the shopkeepers doing their dance. it's incredible.
also, the english voice acting is hilarious in both bad and good ways. like, I'm surprised that it's at least not completely bland, even if I wouldn't call it good. The intros are pretty lengthy but give a good overview of the story, at least enough to get me on board. Just switched to handheld towards the end there and man I much prefer it on the switches actual screen vs the TV. something about the fidelity at that screen size is just much more appealing.
Not entirely sold on it but I am enjoying it!
edit: also i fucking died when I saw the shopkeepers doing their dance. it's incredible.
I don't much care for the overly dramatic and cliché JRPG story beats this is obviously going for, but do love the arty style and combat system. I think I might be in at launch.
I had the same problem with SNES game. LOL.
I'm just gonna roll a dice to randomly pick my party but I really wish the game had some kind of built-in random party builder.